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Building the ultimate UNC-Duke combined starting five

UNC and Duke will play its first of two meetings Saturday at the Smith Center. The rivalry between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils has featured some of the greatest basketball players the sport has ever seen. For fun, I put together a combined starting five from the two programs, but narrowing it down to just five players was nearly impossible. (USA Today)

Know Before You Go: ESPN College GameDay At UNC

ESPN College GameDay will air live from Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The show will originate from the Dean Smith Center, site of that night's 6:30 P.M. game between UNC and Duke. Fans are encouraged to attend. Smith Center doors will open at 8:30 a.m. to students and 8:45 a.m. to the general public. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson, Seth Trimble Preview UNC vs. Duke Matchup: 'It's the Biggest Game in Your Life'

With UNC freshman Caleb Wilson being his candid self, talking about his expectations for his first game against the Blue Devils, and senior Seth Trimble reminiscing about his rivalry experience ahead of his final game against Duke in the Smith Center, here are highlighted quotes and video from each player's interview during Thursday’s press conference. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Standard

It is quirky that UNC and Duke have their two highest draft picks facing each other Saturday night at the Smith Center. And while both teams have additional talent, Boozer and Wilson will likely determine the outcome. The 6-9 Dukie and 6-10 Tar Heel are at the top of the ACC scoring and rebounding statistics and will continue their rivalry in the NBA. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer Headline UNC vs. Duke Basketball Showdown

UNC Basketball braces for a high-stakes showdown against Duke as Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer battle in a top-5 NBA prospect clash. Can UNC turn the hype into a team victory, or will Duke’s defensive prowess shut down Carolina’s dynamic offense? (View Video)

UNC Basketball vs Duke: Derek Dixon, other X-factors for Tar Heels

The headliners are UNC freshman Caleb Wilson and Duke freshman Cameron Boozer. UNC’s Henri Veesaar and Seth Trimble, along with Duke’s Isaiah Evans and Pat Ngongba are also players capable of big efforts. But looking at it from the Carolina blue angle, who could be the X-factors for the Tar Heels against the Blue Devils? Here are three candidates. (MSN.com)

Caleb Wilson Named To Karl Malone Award Midseason List

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is among 10 candidates nationally named to the midseason watch list for the 2026 Karl Malone Award, awarded annually to the nation's top power forward. The Midseason Watch List will be narrowed to five finalists in mid-March. The award winner will be announced ahead of the Final Four in late March / early April. (GoHeels.com)

Jon Scheyer says UNC’s size, length present challenges

Jon Scheyer knows it doesn’t matter that Duke is ranked No. 4 and is on a 10-game win streak. The third-year Duke coach has been around the rivalry for enough years to know that the Blue Devils’ 21–1 record will be irrelevant when his team arrives at the Smith Center for Saturday night’s 6:30 game (ESPN) against No. 14 North Carolina (18–4, 5–3 ACC). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Duke preview, George Karl and Nyla Harris join, remembering James Spurling

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas remember James Spurling (2:19), who passed away Thursday, and preview UNC vs. Duke (10:15). George Karl discusses Carolina memories and the upcoming ABA Docuseries, "Soul Power" (29:35). Women's Basketball's Nyla Harris joins (47:01). Plus: Tar Heels in the Super Bowl (25:19). (Listen To Podcast)

Frontcourt matchup headlines UNC men's basketball's game against Duke

Caleb Wilson’s presence is matched by center Henri Veesaar, who gives UNC the true center it lacked last season. Veesaar averages 16.8 points and nine rebounds per game, but his value extends beyond traditional post play. Shooting 46 percent from 3-point range, the 7-footer pulls defenders from the basket, opening driving lanes for UNC’s guards. (Daily Tar Heel)

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